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07.29.25
Garden Plants
Sometimes, names come from the most obvious characteristics of the plant, however trite such a scientific habit may be. Nonetheless, it is an integral part of human perception – we see something striking, familiar, or simply peculiar, and we name it accordingly. So it goes with the lipstick plant varieties, tropical floral creations with distinctive red buds that look exactly like lipstick twisted open.
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07.29.25
Garden Plants
It may sit quietly on a kitchen windowsill or bathroom shelf, far away from its habitat – a harsher terrain of arid deserts. Its appearance cannot lie: fleshy leaves and serrated edges, a thickened rosette structure built for conserving water and surviving the inexorable heat of its desert origins. Aloe vera is a true hero that may fit into any environment, no matter which variety has been chosen.
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07.29.25
Garden Plants
Some plants make visual statements, others remain silent, yet their appearances can infiltrate human minds, evoke emotions, and trigger memories. They are as powerful as they look, shaping the environment and making the space more pleasing to the eye. Among them, there is an immense figure that has become iconic long before social media turned it into a décor darling – the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata).
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07.29.25
Garden Plants
Gardens need to be cherished, and incorporating new inhabitants into the landscape can breathe fresh life into the green space. The modern market offers multiple natural opportunities taken from all over the world. Wish to grow tropics in your yard? Your location does not matter anymore, for with the right knowledge and tools, exotic plants can thrive even in the most unexpected climates.
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07.26.25
Garden Plants
The world of flora is full of peculiar creations that do seem almost extraterrestrial, yet their origins are much closer to home than one could imagine. There is one heat-loving creature that fits this description perfectly: the Siam tulip (Curcuma alismatifolia). For most people, it is just a tropical garden inhabitant with vibrant bracts and rich-green foliage, all of which contribute to an exotic flair surrounding this plant type.
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07.26.25
Plant Identification Guides
Weeds can overrun gardens and lawns before you even notice them. Once they take control of the yard, it might be too late to reclaim your space and opt for simple solutions instead of fighting it. Many common species look similar, yet their similarities may be distinctive enough to fool even an experienced gardener and turn manual identification a challenge. Thankfully, this is where your smartphone may be used as a powerful floral assistant.
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07.18.25
Plant Science & Facts
The toxicity of a plant is probably one of the defining features, which nevertheless might be concealed under magnificent petals and lush green leaves. Nature has its own way of disguising danger in beauty, attracting the unaware closer to harm. But beauty can be a lie, and greenery, which we consider a symbol of life and health, may turn into something that takes your life and health away.
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07.17.25
Plant App Tutorials
What is a herbarium? Many of us used to think of it as something from school biology lessons: dried leaves neatly glued to pages. But today it is not quite like that: now it is a way to preserve nature, observe it and learn to understand it, and digital herbarium plays not the least role.
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07.17.25
Plant App Tutorials
Do you know how many plants are in space right now? We are not talking about far worlds and other planets. There are literal farms with tomatoes, potatoes, and other crops on the ISS and other spaceships.
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07.16.25
Plant App Tutorials
If you’ve ever dreamed of growing a farm but have never had enough space, this blog is for you. Here we speak on vertical farming systems. Sounds like something futuristic but, in fact, it is an accessible way of having your own farm even in the bustling city center.
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